Scotch Whisky Association Makes Green Awards Shortlist

Scotch Whisky Association Makes Green Awards Shortlist

One of Scotland’s most sustainable organisations has made the shortlist for this year’s Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES) Awards.

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), the industry trade body, is among the 34 companies shortlisted for this year’s awards.

The prestigious awards programme has been recognising the commitment, actions and achievements of Scottish companies in reducing their impact on the environment for nearly 13 years.

This year’s VIBES shortlist includes a diverse range of companies from across Scotland which have employed environmental best practice in their day-to-day activity to cut down on resource use, increase sustainability, improve reputation and benefit the company’s bottom-line.

The winners of this year’s nine categories will be announced at a special ceremony taking place on 29 November 2012 at The Glasgow Marriott Hotel. The keynote speaker will be David Wilson, Director of Energy and Climate Change at the Scottish Government.

Gillian Bruce, VIBES Chair said: “Each year the standard of applications seems to get better and better and it is incredible to see the quality of organisations make the shortlist this year.

“Our expert judging panel of environmental specialists from a variety of sectors has been visiting sites across the country to evaluate each of the shortlisted applications first-hand and we have been suitably impressed.

“Sustainable business practice is about making the most of the resources you have in order to cut carbon emissions, which of course translate to savings. Despite the economic gloom, the companies in the VIBES 2012 shortlist have demonstrated tremendous dedication and commitment and we hope they will reap the benefits of their savings for years to come.”

There are nine awards this year, including a new category: The Collaboration Award. Winners will be selected from the following categories:

It is the only Scottish awards scheme which feeds into the European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE). By winning a VIBES Award, companies are eligible to enter the EBAE, which attract entries from the cream of Europe’s most environmentally positive businesses.